Te Toi Uku - Crown Lynn & Clayworks Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away in the old Ambrico brickworks building in New Lynn, Te Toi Uku tells the story of New Zealand's most famous pottery. For decades, the Crown Lynn works churned out everything from elegant coffee sets to those iconic swirly kitchen jars, becoming a true Kiwi institution. Stepping inside feels like walking onto the factory floor itself, surrounded by the ghosts of industry and craftsmanship. It’s a wonderfully personal museum that connects you directly to a slice of Auckland’s working-class history.
Collection Highlights
You can't miss the towering 'biscuit stack' of unfired plates and the vast wall of ceramic moulds. They have an incredible collection of classic Crown Lynn tableware, including rare 'Elk' and 'Pine' pattern pieces, and even some of the quirky items like the million-mile coffee sets made for our national airlines.
Visitor Information
It's out at 8 Ambrico Place, right on the original site. Best to check their website for current opening hours before you pop in.
Architecture & Building
Housed authentically in the original, no-frills industrial brick building where it all happened, complete with sawtooth roofs and heavy timber beams.
Contact & Location
Address: 8/1, Ambrico Place, Crown Lynn Yards, New Lynn, Whau, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand / Aotearoa
Phone: +64 9 827 7349
Website: Visit Website
